September 2010 The Clubmaker Report
Brought to you by the new Aldila RIP
Aldila RIP 80
  Aldila RIP Golf Shaft
The new Aldila RIP 80 shaft is arriving in the next few days. This rounds out the RIP series with a mid 60g, mid 70g, and now the new mid 80g for those that prefer heavier shafts. The RIP has been tearing it up on the PGA Tour since it's Tour introduction last year. I had a chance to hit it yesterday in my R9 and had my best driving day of 2010. I struggled with it last week at the range but I built it to 46" to experiment with a longer length. I cut it down to 45" and I had some of my longest drives of the year but I was especially straight. Not typical for me.

I've updated my launch and spin chart at http://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.launch.html to include the new RIP . It's a nice chart showing how each piece of the Aldila shaft puzzle fits in comparison to one another. Looks like the RIP fits in the low spin/mid-low launch zone, great for you heavy hitters and rainmakers looking to bring your ball trajectory down a bit. I've updated my launch and spin chart at http://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.launch.html to include the new RIP . It's a nice chart showing how each piece of the Aldila shaft puzzle fits in comparison to one another. Looks like the RIP fits in the low spin/mid-low launch zone, great for you heavy hitters and rainmakers looking to bring your ball trajectory down a bit. I specialize in Taylormade and R9 reshafts (including the latest models). I use a high quality aftermarket sleeve and your new shaft will arrive ready to be installed in your R9. Send me a note for a price quote. I designed a protective Iphone Skin using the RIP Skull and Crossbones. I'll give a freebie RIPSkin (fits Iphone 3G/3GS, other models to come) for the first dozen RIP orders along with free shipping to lower 48. I'll also pass along a nifty RIP wallpaper for you Iphone/Ipad.

I designed a protective Iphone Skin using the RIP Skull and Crossbones. I'll give a freebie RIPSkin (fits Iphone 3G/3GS, other models to come) for the first dozen RIP orders along with free shipping to lower 48. I'll also pass along a nifty RIP wallpaper for you Iphone/Ipad.

Cheapo Depot
 
The new Cheapo Depot supplement looks like it's going to be quite popular and I should have some great specials for all you Cheapo's next week. I receive a lot of correspondence from equipment companies, retailers, and others looking to clear out overstocked golf equipment at super low prices. I've decided to do a supplement to The Clubmaker Report called The Cheapo Depot. I typically send the Clubmaker Report out once a week on Tuesdays and the new Cheapo Depot will be an additional email to those interested in receiving news on clearance priced golf equipment direct from some of the larger companies that handle overstock items. To receive the Cheapo Depot supplement, simply update your profile using the link at the bottom of this email.

Here are the steps, it only takes a minute or two: 1. Click "Update Profile/Email Address" at the bottom of this email. 2. You'll be taken to a screen that reads "Update your Clubmaker Online Profile" . Click the "Submit" button. 3. For security, you'll receive an email with a link to take you to your personal profile page. 4. Click on the link. You'll arrive at your personal profile page. Check Cheapo Depot and submit and you're all set. You'll receive your weekly Clubmaker Report early in the week as usual, and whenever I have overstock and clearance specials, I'll send out a separate email later in the week with the Cheapo Depot specials. Send me a note if you're having trouble updating your profile and I'd be happy to update it for you.

Harrison Eclipse 55
 
Harrison has added a lightweight model to their popular new shaft called the Eclipse 55. You'll be shocked to find that this new shaft is 55 grams, 4.0 torque, mid flex point, and incorporates Harrisons Active tip technology first introduced with the Harrison Saga. Sharp new paint and graphics, too. If you prefer a standard weight shaft, give the Eclipse 65 a try. Same technology, just a bit heavier.

I'll run a special price of $70 (reg $87.95) on the Eclipse for Clubmaker Report readers now through next Saturday.

Hot Shots
 
Sponsor Aldila reports that they took the driver, wood and hybrid count at the Deutsche Bank tournament last weekend, 2nd week in a row Aldila.

The winner of the Deutsche Bank used a Mitsubishi Whiteboard in his driver and UST V2's in his fairway and hybrids. TT Dynamic gold in his irons. The Nationwide and Champions Tour winners used Mitsubishi graphite in their drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids. The Bassara and Kaili were the models. The Japan Tour winner used a Graphite Design Tour AD Di 8 in his driver and fairway woods.

Clubmaker Online sponsor Roy Nix of the Association of Golf Club Fitting Professionals has been busy organizing this years Roundtable and convention. Tom Wishon is the Keynote speaker and they're promising quite a lineup of speakers, classes and equipment companies in Columbus GA September 29 through October 2, 2010. Roundtable Education Conference and Convention classes are certified by the PGA of America for MSR Credits for PGA Professionals. To learn more about the AGCP or to become a Member call 706.324.7490 or visit http://www.agcpgolf.com.

Thanks for the nice feedback on my upcoming Senior driver. Check it out at the link below and send me a note if you'd like to be notified when I have special pre-order pricing set up.

Twitter and Facebook
 
It looks like I lost the race to beat popular PGA Twitterers like Ian Poulter to 1,000,000 followers but if you're looking for occasional short posts on golf equipment, sign up for my Twitter Golfcast feed.

If you enjoy discussing golf equipment online, you might consider joining my Facebook group here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clubmaker-Online/181867993392.

If you enjoy simply chatting on the phone, give me a call at 810.923.7396 (I'm in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone) I'm happy to discuss golf equipment with you and especially help you choose the correct shaft for your driver, fairway woods, hybrids, or irons.

 

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